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It's Tiki Time!

Okay, it may have been a secret on IKC but it really isn't that much of secret in other circles. I've been working on Tiki Lounge in my basement for years and it is now coming to fruition! Of course you'll need to walk through the "Cutlery Cavern" to get to the "Toby's Tiki Lounge" but that is no biggie!

The problem I'm having is I need to figure out what knives should populate a Tiki Lounge. Now as one wall is going to have both older and newer fishing tackle, displaying fish knives in that area is a no brainer. And i'll my Camillus Host knives and bar knives at or behind the bar.

but the real problem is what knives to display with things like the Tiki Masks and other Polynesian decor? Any thoughts or suggestion are deeply appreciated!

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on November 18, 2014 at 18:19

Tiki Knives?

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Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on November 18, 2014 at 18:30

Well that's a start. Opinels?

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on November 18, 2014 at 19:18

yes sir and actually looks like a great wood carving project

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by John McCain on November 25, 2014 at 18:28

Mr. Gibson----Errr.... Tobias--- Maybe some sugar cane cutting style machetes--- Or possibly, you could make some Polynesian weapons like these--- Some of these feature sharks teeth, but I figure you have an endless supply of yeti teeth from your decimation of their ranks with your "Sasquatch Slasher"--- They would probably make a decent substitution-- teeth wise-

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on November 26, 2014 at 19:44

all good really wonder what the theme will be?

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Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on November 26, 2014 at 20:31

As we're talking Tiki, the theme will be "tacky" Tikit Torches, bamboo, tiki masks, Tacky signs,

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Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on November 26, 2014 at 20:33

John Those weapons/tools are awesome! Something to think about!

John McCain said:

Mr. Gibson----Errr.... Tobias--- Maybe some sugar cane cutting style machetes--- Or possibly, you could make some Polynesian weapons like these--- Some of these feature sharks teeth, but I figure you have an endless supply of yeti teeth from your decimation of their ranks with your "Sasquatch Slasher"--- They would probably make a decent substitution-- teeth wise

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on November 26, 2014 at 20:36

Tacky is the new COOL!

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Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on December 10, 2014 at 21:01

Okay, like Columbus, I've reached the wrong islands but at $16 I couldn't pass this one up. This is an "Authentic Jamaican Panga" (obviously made for the tourist trade!) In any case, the blade is made in England and is the same blade used in real pangas. The main difference between a tourist one and working one is this one has been re-handled with an wooden grip shaped like a woman. It isn't Polynesian but it will still make a nice wall decoration. I plan to clean it up and oil it just enough to stop it from rusting any more than it already has. Despite the rust,this thing is quite sharp. 29 inches overall length!

Now to find a nice Hawaiian or Fiji Cane Machete and maybe a Filipino Bolo.